World’s longest glass walking bridge in northern Vietnam to open soon

A 632-meter-long glass walking bridge in the northern province of Son La, which has staked claim as the longest-of-its-kind in the world, will be opened to tourists on Reunification Day, 30 April.

SEA Games 31: Vietnamese athletics ready to defend reign at regional event

Vietnamese athletes have set a goal of winning 16-18 gold medals to defend the country's first place in the track and field events at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Vietnam kicks start e-invoice system nationwide

The plan is to ensure the mass adoption of e-invoices in all 63 provinces, cities before July 1, 2022.

Strategic investors in Van Phong Economic Zone enjoy incentives

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly proposed providing strategic investors with two more incentives while discussing mechanisms and policies specific to the development of the South-Central Province of Khanh Hoa.

Fintech has great potential for growth in Vietnam

Financial Technology (Fintech) is made up of five types of financial services. The first two types have great financial potential, especially in developing countries like Vietnam.

Ownership certification proposed for condotels, officetels

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed granting ownership certificates for condotels, officetels and other lodging properties built on commercial land.

Cleaning up legislation for NFT success in Vietnam

Traditional games are becoming more advanced through blockchain and non-fungible tokens.

Land fever: bad consequences and new solutions

Since doi moi (renovation) in 1986, the Vietnamese real estate market has witnessed many ups and downs, including four “price fevers” so far.

Land auctions bring VND200 trillion to state budget over 3 years

In the 2018-2020 period, money collected from land auctions increased by 67 percent.

Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tax on Malaysian, Thai, Chinese welding materials

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued Decision No.706/QD-BCT on the imposition of temporary anti-dumping tax rates on some types of welding materials of the Malaysian, Thai, and Chinese origins.

Multiple quakes hit Kon Tum again, experts point to hydropower dam

Three more tremors were reported in Kon Plong District of Kon Tum Province early this morning, April 21, raising the total number of earthquakes striking this area over the past one year to 173.

Vietnam responds to reports of planned military drills with Russia

Spokesperson for the foreign ministry Le Thi Thu Hang said Vietnam’s military cooperation activities are meant to foster friendship and trust.

Helicopter tours of HCM City officially go on sale

TST tourist company has officially launched its first helicopter tour known as “Ho Chi Minh City From Above", with tickets being put up for sale on April 21 at a price of roughly VND4 million.

Vietnam responds to China-Solomon Islands security agreement

National defence and security cooperation must be in line with international law, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang in reply to reporters' question about the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands.

Over 1 million people receive COVID-19 e-passports

Over 1 million Vietnamese people had received COVID-19 passport as of April 20 after six days the Ministry of Health (MoH) started to issue the certification through “So suc khoe dien tu” and “PC-COVID” apps.

PM Pham Minh Chinh to visit US, attend ASEAN-US Special Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a Vietnamese high-level delegation to attend the ASEAN-US Special Summit and pay a visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

Foreign investors remain confident in Vietnam's stock market

Foreign investors have remained confident in Vietnam's stock market, with a net-bought volume of VND1.7 trillion (US$74 million) in the past five trading sessions.

VN Government seeks focus on major economic recovery projects

As 393 projects have been proposed to help the economy recover, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has sought a focus on major projects which can create new development spaces.

US priority is upgrading relationship with Vietnam: US Ambassador

The US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper spent one hour talking about the US-Vietnam bilateral partnership, as well as his priorities as an ambassador.

iPhone has faster internet connection speed than Samsung, Oppo in Vietnam

All five mobile phone models with the highest average internet connection speed in Vietnam in Q1 2022 were Apple products.

Party Inspection Commission disciplines many officials

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission meted out disciplinary measures against many officials during its 14th meeting on April 19-20.

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Workers to have four days off

Public workers in Viet Nam will be given a total of four days off for the upcoming Reunification Day, and International Workers’ Day.

Experts warn about disruption in drug supplies

A drug supply disruption could occur as thousands of drugs have expired or are near the expired date for circulation.